Weekend weather: when the storms come marching in

This weekend will be active for weather and sports fans alike, as a Pacific storm and a Seahawk storm will keep us on our toes.

Friday begins innocently enough with mostly cloudy skies and breezy conditions, but a strong cold front will sweep through Western Washington by the afternoon, bringing with it heavy rain and windy conditions, with gusts between 15-25 mph. High temperatures will climb into the upper 40s.

Another wave of rain and wind pushes through the Seattle region Saturday morning through the afternoon, making for a blustery and soggy game day. Expect peak gusts of 40-45 mph by the late afternoon, just in time for the Saints to get a taste of what a true January day in Seattle is all about.

With all this rain, you know the mountains will be getting in on the action. The National Weather Service in Seattle has issued a Winter Storm Watch for the mountain passes Friday night through Saturday for several feet of snow. Most of the heavy snow will occur Saturday afternoon and evening, so stay tuned to pass reports.

We gently tap on the breaks Sunday, with only light showers and mostly cloudy skies. Highs will be in the mid- to upper 40s.